This is an odd question, but I want to get some of my photos digitally altered (photoshopped you could say). I'm terrible at anything like that, but where on the internet would I look for someone to do the job for me? What exactly am I even looking for?
There are a number of free programmes similar to PhotoShop which will probably be adequate for your needs. Try www.gimp.org Experiment using this yourself and you'll soon get the hang of it then you can get your images exactly how you want them.
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Choosing a Theme for your Digital Photography Portfolio
Selling digital photography to stock photo sites or selling photos over the internet can be a very profitable business if you know all the nuances that will get you a good amount of sales. Learning the technical aspects is very important, and really paints the fine line between making money and wasting your time. I don't mean to discourage anyone, because it should be conveyed that anyone with a digital camera, an internet connection and a little spare time can do quite well. A lot of people sell their freelance photos through stock photography sites or through their own page/web host without a particular theme and do fairly well, but I will take more time and effort. A better battle plan is to find a particular type or subject of digital photography that you can easily focus on.
To explain further what picking a theme really does for photography sales, it helps consumers easily find what they are looking for when they type in specific descriptions or set of keywords. This benefits you because if a consumer types in your specific subject there is a good chance that it will bring them directly to your freelance photography. If you don't already have the program called Camera Dollars, then labeling and specifying keywords is something you have to learn, but this tool will help you. And after you read the Camera Dollars lessons, you need to sign up with these companies and do a bit of research in order to figure out a profitable theme to pick for your photography.
Here are are several different types of freelance photography themes and short descriptions of each.
The method of taking pictures as a Theme:
Some examples of this would be macro, scenery, black and white, geometric, architecture, abstract, micro, motion, portrait, or panoramic.
These are usually recognized by simple types of photography and aren't usually profitable on their own. Usually you want to combine this with other themes, like instead of "50's Television" you could use the theme "Black and white 50's televisions."
Nominal Themes:
Simply put these themes based on any object, person, or place. Examples are Dvd, chair, cookware, doorknobs, Bahamas, Britney Spears and so on.
Themes Based off of Photo Utility:
Instead of think of what to take pictures of think of what the person buying the photo is using it for. You can base your theme off of a particular job or usage for the photo. To give an example a lot of graphic designers buy digital photos off the internet, do some research and try to sell particularly to them.
Intangible Themes:
Intangible digital photography themes are based off of ideas, emotions and other ambiguous images. Here are some examples: Love, hope, existentialism, correction, trust, triumphant, justice.
Your digital photography doesn't have to be specified by just one form. Any of these three types of subjects can be put together to make an even more specific category of photos. An example of mixing two themes would be like Motion and friendship, which can be a picture of two friends doing some activity together or otherwise being in the state of "motion." You could have hundreds of themes by the time your done, but it is better to focus on a few at a time. Do your research and in order to learn about how to sign up or start your own business check out Jobs in Digital Photography
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Would you like to learn how to make money with digital photography and earn a monthly residual income?
Digital stock photography is a great way to earn continuous income from virtually anywhere in the world. You won't be stuck in an office room for eight hours a day. Instead, you will be able to travel the world if you so choose by taking pictures.
Making money with digital pictures is much easier and cheaper than it used to be with traditional cameras. Technology allows even amateur photographers to take great, saleable pictures without the costs of developing film!
Magazines, newspapers, trade journals, websites and even television programs are all in need of a wide variety of stock pictures. With increasing numbers the media is turning to digital stock photography websites to fulfill their needs.
There are several websites that want your digital photographs. After your pictures have been uploaded you will be paid a commission by the stock photography website each time someone downloads your pictures.
Here is how to make money with digital photography:
First, you need to have a good digital camera. Learn the basics of photography and shoot good, large pictures. You want the biggest pictures possible as many stock photography websites will only accept large images.
Second, do internet searches for digital stock photography websites to compile a list of places you will submit your digital pictures to.
Third, take several digital photographs and submit your best ones to stock photography websites. Once they approve you as a photographer continue to send them more pictures on a regular basis.
Selling your digital pictures to stock photography websites is a great way to make a part-time passive income. With enough pictures you could even turn this venture into a full-time job that allows you to travel the world!
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1 Photography as a Profession.. so many questions.. including school and jobs?
I want to go to The Art Institute in Orange County California...
1). How can I pay for about $60,000 in tuition? What are some good student loans. I've heard about the government loans.. but it confuses me.. so how do those work? And can I get enough?
2). The Art Institute would get me an Associates Science in Digital Photography... what kind of full time jobs can I get with that and do I need more to get a better job? I mean, I know your portfolio counts for a lot, but just schools wise what do I need?
3). What full time photography jobs are oit there? I know National Geographic doesn't have staff photographers anymore, but do any other magazines or other companies?
I'd love to make a profession out of photography.. and I see a lot of people saying you can't.. but, don't you see all the pictures everywhere?
ANY information would be awesome. Thanks.
1). How can I pay for about $60,000 in tuition? What are some good student loans. I've heard about the government loans.. but it confuses me.. so how do those work? And can I get enough?
They Art Institute has a financial aid deparment where you can get a lot of information on student loans. Keep in mind that a living in the OC is going to cost you $1500 per month.
2). The Art Institute would get me an Associates Science in Digital Photography... what kind of full time jobs can I get with that and do I need more to get a better job? I mean, I know your portfolio counts for a lot, but just schools wise what do I need?
There are no photography jobs that you can get with a degree in photography. Potential employers are only interested in your portfolio, and no one cares if you went to school for it or not. Someone who never graduated high school will be just as hirable as someone with a PhD.
3). What full time photography jobs are oit there? I know National Geographic doesn't have staff photographers anymore, but do any other magazines or other companies?
Most magazines and newspapers do not have staff photographers. There are probably less than 500 in the entire U.S. Most of those jobs pay barely above minimum wage, unless you are talking about the top papers like the New York Times. Also, most anlysts expect that all the newspapers will be gone by 2025.
You definitely can make a living at photography, but you really need to be good at it, as well as have the business acumen for a lifetime of self employment.
